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Cottony Scale

Pulvinaria sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

These odd looking things are actually a type of insect. They have a scale-like body. Often the do not have legs or antennae. They produce a white, cottony looking wax. Most of these are found on the leaves of the plant.

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Rose of Sharon ( Hibiscus sp.).

Reference Links:

Genus Pulvinaria - Cottony Scales - BugGuide.Net

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